The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
I'm the keeper of the bees, as you know,
Just a worthless memory, in this house,
Through the light of day and dark,
Will you notice me,
I'm the keeper of the bees,
I'm a dead man.
Dear Diary, I won't keep her awake anymore.
I won't love her anymore, she won't let me,
Just a journey mans journey, to the end,
Will this road hold home for good?
Will I ever see, 'gainst this broken street again?
It will comfort me.
Dear Diary, I won't keep her awake anymore.
Just a worthless memory, in this house,
Through the light of day and dark,
Will you notice me,
I'm the keeper of the bees,
I'm a dead man.
Dear Diary, I won't keep her awake anymore.
I won't love her anymore, she won't let me,
Just a journey mans journey, to the end,
Will this road hold home for good?
Will I ever see, 'gainst this broken street again?
It will comfort me.
Dear Diary, I won't keep her awake anymore.
Lyrics submitted by Street Spirit
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